PCO Dimax 3. 6 ST Fast Camera

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order for a PCO Dimax 3.6 ST Fast Camera to Excelitas. This Special Notice, posted on November 10, 2025, is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notification of the Navy's intention to procure specialized equipment from a single source deemed as the only responsible supplier capable of meeting agency requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), with a size standard threshold of 1,000 employees. This acquisition will be executed through Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.

The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to provide interested parties an opportunity to demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government, thereby allowing the Navy to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award or conduct open competition. Interested contractors must submit responses by the November 13, 2025 closing date, clearly referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-26-NOI-JD02 in their correspondence and email subject lines. Eligible contractors may demonstrate their capability and interest in fulfilling this requirement, though responses will be evaluated solely to determine the necessity for competitive bidding. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to compete this purchase, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. This Notice serves as an administrative mechanism to ensure procurement integrity while protecting the Government's right to pursue alternative contracting approaches if deemed appropriate.